I overstayed my visitors visa by just over 4 years, but returned home in 1997 - will I still be able to gain access to the USA when going on a holiday after all this time? I was never deported and never stopped at the airport - I just left the USA as a normal traveller. The ESTA form asks if you have ever overstayed - do I put yes or no?

I was a single woman when I came home, but am now married (separated) with two children under 18. I have my own business in the UK and would have no intention of staying in the USA except on a family holiday. What would be the consequences if I answered 'no' on the application form?